uremia Meaning & Definition
What Does Uremia Mean?
Uremia is a noun that means accumulation in the blood of constituents normally eliminated in the urine that produces a severe toxic condition and usually occurs in severe kidney disease. It can also mean the toxic bodily condition associated with uremia.
Quick Facts About Uremia
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /yu̇-ˈrē-mē-ə/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Synonyms | azotemia, uraemia and azotaemia |
| Plural | uremias |
| First known use | 1857 |
Uremia Definition (Noun)
- accumulation in the blood of constituents normally eliminated in the urine that produces a severe toxic condition and usually occurs in severe kidney disease
- the toxic bodily condition associated with uremia
Synonyms of Uremia
Uremia synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ure·mic adjective
uremia
uremias
uremic
uremia (countable and uncountable, plural uremias)
Words That Rhyme With Uremia
Origin of Uremia
Origin 1: New Latin
Origin 2: From Ancient Greek οὖρον (oûron, “urine”) + αἷμα (haîma, “blood”).
First Known Use
circa 1857
Pronouncing Uremia
The standard pronunciation of uremia is /yu̇-ˈrē-mē-ə/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (rē).
Quick Answers About Uremia
What part of speech is uremia?
Uremia is a noun.
What is another word for uremia?
Words with a similar meaning to uremia include azotemia, uraemia and azotaemia. See the full list of uremia synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of uremia?
The plural of uremia is uremias.